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Show the fragmentation that accounts for the cation at m>z 57 in the mass spectrum of
Chapter 12, Problem PROBLEM 12-8(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Show the fragmentation that accounts for the cation at m>z 57 in the mass spectrum of 2-methylpentane. Explain why this ion is less abundant than those at m>z 71 and 43.
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QUESTION:
Show the fragmentation that accounts for the cation at m>z 57 in the mass spectrum of 2-methylpentane. Explain why this ion is less abundant than those at m>z 71 and 43.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Mass spectrometry only helps in detecting the positively charged ions, not the free radicals.